Looks like we might have one of those classic Rafa comeback campaigns on our hands... would do so good for the sport.

Roger has looked good in his practices according to most, as well. Plus he even streamed his last, and then answered a bunch of fan questions on Periscope (you could tell he prefered the Rafa related questions, but they didn't come enough).

I think we'll see a significant decline from Fedal this year. Age catches up. Rafa peaked early and is on the way down. Federer is 36 and needs a wheelchair. I just don't see how these two can compete in best of 5 set matches at slams.
The only thing giving them a glimmer of hope is that Novak was a shell of himself the last 6 months of 2016. If he doesn't pick it up and the younger lads (Milos and Demitrov and Co. ), everyone could be in with a look-in because I don't expect Murray to be consistent across all slams. He's usually hit or miss.

So Dimitrov deservedly wins Brisbane, after beating Thiem, Raonic (who had eliminated Nadal) and then Nishikori in the final. Well done Grigor! Here's hoping (not too confidently) for his breakout year at last!

So Dimitrov deservedly wins Brisbane, after beating Thiem, Raonic (who had eliminated Nadal) and then Nishikori in the final. Well done Grigor! Here's hoping (not too confidently) for his breakout year at last!

As much as i want i him to do well, im afraid the next hoe will just suck out his spirit as usual.